With its scenic location and strong reputation, the Boat House is a go-to venue for memorable occasions and leisurely visits alike. Currently trading at around £25k per week and food-led at 65%, the pub benefits from a successful Sunday carvery and performs particularly well on key calendar days such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Easter. There is significant opportunity for a passionate, food-driven General Manager to maximise peak trading moments while also rebuilding strong connections with the local community. The role includes a three‑bedroom flat with living area and private kitchen, making this an excellent live-in opportunity at a truly standout pub.
Have you got what it takes? It’s true, being a Pub Manager is demanding but the people make it much more than just a job. Brimming with energy and ideas, you’ll add touches of your personality to your pub and think of new ways to delight and excite your customers. You’ll thrive off growing your business and have a ‘lead from the front’ mentality and passion for nurturing your team. As a General Manager you’ll:
Responsibilities
* Care about finding, growing and engaging your team.
* Be accountable for running all aspects of your pub.
* Be passionate about doing the right thing for your staff and your customers.
* Dream big and think differently about new ways to increase sales and growth.
* Celebrate and create a buzz by sharing enjoyable experiences.
From cosy locals to pub‑restaurants, our destination businesses serve up an award‑winning selection of pub classics and innovative new dishes. What’s more, our impressive drinks portfolio combines well‑known brands, like Estrella and Hobgoblin, with outstanding craft ales and beers. Add a dash of our unique Marston’s atmosphere and we have the ingredients to make every visit a fantastic experience for our customers. The same goes for our people and as one of our General Managers you’ll find a premium blend of challenge, security and career progression. Whenever you need support or guidance, advice from your area manager, you’ll find their door is always open.
Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you. Marston’s. Where people make pubs.
As part of our application process, we use Lily, an AI‑powered interviewing assistant to support the early stages of screening. Lily helps us move quickly, keep things flexible for you, and create a more consistent candidate experience, but one thing you should know – all hiring decisions are still made by our people.
What we offer
We’re looking for a General Manager for a beautiful premium pub in Daventry. Salary up to £45,000 plus bonus and a generous benefits package. Marston’s is one of the UK’s largest and most beloved pub chains and today we operate more than 1,300 pubs, bars and hotels. Now, we’re on the lookout for a great General Manager to take charge at the Boat House in Daventry and lead the team to success!
* Additional earnings potential through bonus and incentive schemes
* Employer funded Private Medical Insurance
* Pension scheme with additional Life Assurance and Group Income Protection cover included
* Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
* Health Screening Discounts
* Long Service Awards
* Gym Discounts
* 24‑hour GP helpline
* Mortgage Advice and support
* On‑site accommodation
* Award‑winning training and development
* Wellbeing support from the Licensed Trade Charity
* Accommodation – optional on‑site housing for most PM roles
* Named as one of the UK’s Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025
* Performance related bonus schemes
* Discretionary company bonus for support centre teams
* Competitive salaries – opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work
* Loyalty awards for key anniversary milestones
* 30% discount on food and drink in our pubs
* 30% discount on refuel at work meal deal while on shift
* Company contributory pension scheme for salaried roles
* Auto‑enrolment for hourly paid roles
* Private healthcare scheme for some roles
* High street, online discounts and cashback offers
* 30% discount on Marston’s food and hotel stays
* Extensive apprenticeship and e‑learning platforms
About the pub – The Boat House is a stunning, picturesque destination pub set alongside a canal and overlooking rolling countryside. Popular all year round, the business truly comes into its own during spring and summer months, when the expansive garden attracts high volumes of guests and creates a vibrant, relaxed atmosphere.
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